February 17, 2011 / Front Page

SWARTZ CREEK — As a step closer in redeveloping the abandoned Marathon station at the corner of Miller and Elms Rds., the City Council unanimously approved the appropriation and appointment of Applied Eco-Systems for environmental consulting se More...

SWARTZ CREEK — When the day was over, Swartz Creek Community Schools unofficially released their student count as 3,970 on Feb. 9. The unofficial count is down three students from the district’s February 2010 student count of 3,973. More...

GAINES TWP. — On Feb. 1, the Gaines Township Fire Department, 9255 Grand Blanc Rd., placed into service a new pumper/rescue truck. The purchase of the truck was made possible through the FEMA Fire Act Grant Program. More...

SWARTZ CREEK — Swartz Creek Community Schools could see a significant impact to its district’s financial status if the projected increase from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) occurs next year. More...

Kiwanis of SC launches Facebook page SWARTZ CREEK — The Swartz Creek Kiwanis have recently launched a Facebook page. The page will be updated every week, highlighting news from the group’s meetings along with community. More...

If you had any doubt spring is just around the corner, take a drive down almost any road in Genesee County and you’ll see — surer than pulling a furry rodent out of his hole in the dead of winter — that pothole season has arrived. More...

STATEWIDE — Winter fishing offers more people the opportunity to fish because a boat isn’t required and the icy surfaces of the vast number of ponds, lakes and rivers provides pretty easy access. More...

ATLAS TWP. — The Michigan Versatile Hunting Dog Federation, a club for pointing dog enthusiasts, will start free training sessions for its members on Wednesday April 6. The sessions run 5-8 p.m. and continue through the summer. More...

ONGOING Hunter Education 2011. Class sign up is the first Monday of every Month at 6 p.m. (no early signups). First class starts on sign up day at 6:30 p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. Limited class size is 50. Donation of $7 requested. More...

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SATURDAY, FEB. 19 Young directors workshop, 10-3 p.m., for high school students at the Bay City Players, 1214 Columbus Ave., Bay City. Lunch and materials provided. Registration fee is $10 or $15 at the door. Registration deadline is Feb. 14. More...

FLINT TWP. — In recognition of Black History Month, Baker College of Flint will present several open-tothe public events throughout February. These events are Pat Diener’s Movie Night and Poetic Spoken Word. More...

FLINT — Far from the warmth of Hollywood, Michigan residents Tim Walsh and Dennis Potvin are preparing the fourth episode of their new web sitcom, GraveRobbers Inc., for filming later this month. More...

BURTON — Mark Vukelich’s nudge into the world of rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions came from his grandmother Donnie. Vukelich said when he wanted to learn how to play guitar as a sophomore in high school, he went to his grandmo More...

SWARTZ CREEK — Since opening the full-service Luea Pharmacy in 1982 at the age of 27, Mark Luea has witnessed many changes come to his store but most of those changes have come since 2004 when he began offering compounded prescriptions and inst More...

FLINT TWP. — Newly opened Casa Real, 4150 Miller Rd., announces its grand opening celebration, providing the local community the opportunity to listen to a live Mexican Mariachi band, “Celaya,” this Thursday, Feb. More...